1 person suffered critical injuries in stabbing Thursday on KCATA bus
One person suffered critical injuries in stabbing incident Thursday on KC Area Transportation Authority bus
Overland Park Police warn residents not to fall for fake warrant scams
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - The Overland Park Police Department says scammers are targeting residents to ring in the new year with fake warrant calls. Someone calls claiming residents or their family members have an outstanding warrant. The scammers use real officer names and fake badge numbers. They even spoof...
Kansas City area hospitals celebrate their first babies of 2026. It’s a girl
The University of Kansas Health System has welcomed its first child of 2026. A baby girl from mother, Sweety, and father, Mayank, arrived at 12:42 a.m. Thursday, weighing in at 6 pounds, 10.5 ounces and 19.49 inches , according to a news release. Mayank is a clinical research coordinator for the health system. The...
Gen Z ditches malls for vintage shopping in West Bottoms
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Generation Z shoppers are abandoning traditional retail stores in favor of vintage and second-hand shopping, with Kansas City’s West Bottoms district becoming a popular destination during the First Friday Weekend event that kicked off 2026. The “Badda Bing, Badda Boom in the Bottoms” event...
Victim identified in east KCMO shooting that killed 1 person, wounded 2 others
Kansas City, Missouri, police have identified a 57-year-old man as the victim of a Dec. 30 triple shooting inside a residence.
Eden Village prepares to build second tiny home community for homeless in KCK
Eden Village officials say 2026 is the time for their most ambitious project: a second site that will house even more people who have been homeless.
Kansas City Grocery deals available starting January 1
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - It’s time to tighten budgets following the holidays and as a new year begins. Here are some of the best deals available at Kansas City-area grocery stores this week. Keep in mind that many times you’ll need to sign up for the chain’s free loyalty card to get the cheapest advertised price.
Kansas City man charged $857 for 3-mile tow despite new anti-predatory tow laws
Kansas City, Missouri, officials implemented a new system to combat predatory towing in 2026. The ordinance aims to protect people from unfair fees and what the city calls "shady" tow operators.
Taylor Swift’s Secret Year-End Gifts to Kids’ Hospitals Will Warm Your Heart
I don’t know about you, but when I heard what Taylor Swift quietly pulled off at the end of this year, I found myself smiling — really smiling. While most of us were wrapping gifts or planning New Year’s Eve, Taylor was out there spreading kindness in ways that should be front‑page news.
General Mills plans Blue Buffalo distribution center in Olathe
General Mills plans a new facility in Johnson County to support its growing pet-food division. Scannell Properties, an Indiana-based developer, plans to...

















